Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner
Pennine Care NHS FT
Oldham, OL1 1RUView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
12 October 2026
14 days leftJob description
Please note qualification from PWP (IAPT)Training Course or equivalent i.e. Qualified Graduate Mental Health Worker with significant and relevant Prim...
Talking Therapies Oldham are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and committed qualified PWP to join their highly successful and motivated team. For the role, you must have a Diploma/Certificate in Low Intensity Psychological interventions in order to provide high volume, low intensity CBT interventions for people with common mental health problems. Assessments and interventions may be delivered face to face, via the telephone or in groups. Good written and communication skills need to be of a high standard along with the ability to work flexibly. also flexible working from home.
Talking Therapies Oldham is part of the Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) Programme and offers assessment and treatment for people referred via their GP or through a self referral pathway, with common mental health problems. The service works with adults aged 16 and above, from various cultural backgrounds. The service is made up of a multidisciplinary team, including Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners, Counsellors, Cognitive Behavioural Therapists, Primary Care Mental Health Nurses, Psychologists and Admin staff
Education and qualifications
Essential: - Holds an IAPT approved PWP qualification; - Registered with the BPS or BABCP or working towards this
Desirable
- Training in nursing, social work, occupational therapy, counselling or within a psychological therapy.
- Psychology or other health related underdgraduate degree.
Experience
Essential: - Experience of working as a psychological wellbeing practitioner; - Experience of routine outcome monitoring; - Experience of working in the local community
Desirable: - Evidence of working in the local community
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrated an understanding of anxiety and depression and how it presents in primary care
- Demonstrates a knowledge of the issue surrounding work and the impact it can have on mental health and employment
- Knowledge of child protection issues, safeguarding and other relevant legislation
Desirable
- Knowledge of medication used in anxiety and depression and other common mental health problems
- Demonstrates an understanding for the need to use evidence based psychological therapies and how it relates to this post
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Abilty to meet agreed / service targets
- Ability to manage own caseload and time
- Demonstrates high standards in verbal and written communication
- Ability to write clear reports and letters
- Excellent IT skills
- Has received training (either formal or through experience) and carried out risk assessments within scope of practice
Desirable: - Ability to provide services in a variety of settings
How to apply
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Provenance
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First seen
28 September 2026
Last checked
28 September 2026
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